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Grassroots Royalties Study Finds Just 21% of Live Music Registered
Grassroots royalties face a major test as a new pilot study finds only 21% of live music matched registered repertoire, raising fresh questions about fair songwriter payments. The magic of a... more »
Racial Bias Report Reveals Barriers Facing Black Music Events in London
A new report says racial bias in London’s event-licensing system is costing Black and South Asian music communities opportunities, money, and vital cultural space. The music might... more »
Fairbuds 2 Earbuds Make Replaceable Batteries the New Standard
Fairbuds 2 earbuds pair everyday wireless audio with replaceable batteries, repairable parts, noise cancellation, and a longer life for your listening setup. Wireless earbuds are... more »
HomePod 2 Mac Audio: Apple Adds a Handy Default Speaker Trick
HomePod 2 Mac audio is about to get much easier, with Apple allowing compatible Macs to use the smart speaker as a default output. There’s nothing quite like settling in at your Mac,... more »
Naim Mu-so Utopia: A New Benchmark for Full-Fidelity Music
The Mu-so Utopia brings redesigned drivers, 720 watts of power, Dolby Atmos, and a more music-focused listening experience to Naim’s premium all-in-one speaker. Some speakers arrive... more »
Linn 343 Loudspeaker Brings Reference Sound to a Compact Design
The Linn 343 loudspeaker packs Pistonik bass technology, built-in electronics, and a space-conscious cabinet into a high-end audio system. Some loudspeakers demand an entire room’s... more »
Hamlet Rehearsals: Thom Yorke’s Hail To The Thief Comes Alive
Hamlet rehearsals reveal how Thom Yorke and the Royal Shakespeare Company are turning Radiohead’s Hail To The Thief into a live theatrical fever dream. There’s something wonderfully... more »
Pokémon Beats Pill Gets Pikachu and Mimikyu Charms at $149.99
The Pokémon Beats Pill pairs Pikachu and Mimikyu styling with charms, rugged portability, 24-hour battery life, and a $149.99 price. There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about... more »
CMF Wireless Speakers S and M Bring Portable Audio to Nothing’s Budget Brand
CMF wireless speakers arrive with rugged designs, flexible pairing, adaptive sound, long battery life, and prices starting at $59. CMF has made its name with eye-catching,... more »
Cambridge Audio Spira Turntable Brings Vinyl Playback Fully Equipped
The Spira turntable pairs a pre-aligned cartridge, built-in phono stage, Bluetooth, and classic hi-fi detailing in one colorful package. Vinyl has made its grand return, complete with... more »
Apple HomeView Explained: The iMac, iPad, Watch, and HomePod Remix
Apple HomeView blends a tilting display, personalized smart-home controls, and HomePod-style audio into one surprisingly charming device. Some Apple products feel as if they’ve been... more »
Raye Royal Albert Hall Tickets Overwhelmed by AI Bots and Scalpers
Raye tickets face a major challenge after 1.8 million sign-ups flood the system, prompting a manual review to protect genuine fans. Few things drain the excitement from a big concert... more »
Music Posters Aesthetic: Top Trends Right Now
The best music-poster aesthetic is not a wall covered at random—it is a small visual system. Pick one dominant mood, repeat two or three colors, keep frame spacing consistent, and let... more »
Fosi Audio DAP Neo Brings Back Focused, Offline Music Listening
Fosi Audio DAP Neo revives the tactile joy of offline listening with lossless audio, expandable storage, and a pocket-sized metal design. There was a time when listening to music meant... more »
CMF Milk Carton Speakers Turn a Familiar Shape Into Smart Design
Milk carton speakers bring playful form, bold colors, modular details, and outdoor durability to CMF’s affordable Bluetooth lineup. Some products catch your eye because they’re sleek.... more »
Cheap Art Prints Online: Best Shops Ranked
The best cheap art print is not simply the one with the lowest sticker price. It is the print that still looks sharp at your chosen size, fits a standard frame, survives delivery, and... more »
Divoom Astrotoo: A Retro Computer-Style Desktop Speaker
The Divoom Astrotoo desktop speaker blends pixel-art charm, a colorful screen, physical controls, and wireless audio into one playful desk companion. Most desktop speakers keep things... more »
Edifier Hecate G2000 Bar: $52 Gaming Soundbar Drops the Headset
The Edifier Hecate G2000 Bar is a compact $52 gaming soundbar with RGB lighting, spatial audio, and a detachable voice-chat microphone. There’s a particular joy in reclaiming desk... more »